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Kingswood Peak Venture


Inspiring learning through outdoor education and adventure

Description

A trip to Kingswood is a life changing adventure. For over 35 years, our transformative school trips have encouraged primary and secondary school pupils to build confidence and resilience by taking on fun challenges.

Peak Venture residential activity centre is situated on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with dramatic gritstone edges, wild heather moorlands and gentle limestone dales.

Peak Venture's activity park is just a short walk from the main accommodation and dining areas. Nestled in sheltered woodlands and fields the activity park features a wealth of activities from high ropes, climbing and low ropes to aeroball and abseiling, with the 3G swing bringing an element of high adventure to the centre.

Fully supervised water-based activities take place on the adjacent Scout Dike Reservoir, including raft building and canoeing. All sessions take place under the regulations of the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) and all buoyancy aids and waterproof jackets are provided.

Facilities
•Outdoor: Exhilarating adventure park with apparatus including a zipwire, 3G swing and leap of faith, plus specially designed bushcraft sessions and nature walks
•Indoor: Flexible indoor space for all weather activities including fencing and indoor initiatives
•Watersports: Located adjacent to our watersports area, situated on the Scout Dike Reservoir, offering exciting activities including canoeing and raft building. Other facilities: Diner, shop, social hubs, party leader lounges, indoor classroom spaces

Accommodation
Peak Venture has standard dormitory style accommodation. Rooms range from 4 to 12 bed dormitories, with gender-separated bathroom and shower facilities and party leader rooms close by. Sheets, duvets and pillows are provided for all guests.


Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.6
71 reviews


Excellent
 
63%

Very Good
 
32%

Average
 
3%

Poor
 
1%

Awful
 
0%

Outdoor Learning (October 2024 - Primary School)




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(April 2024 - Secondary School)




(March 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School)




(February 2024 - Primary School)




(July 2023 - Primary School)




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(March 2023 - Primary School)




(January 2023 - Primary School)




Teambuilding and confidence building (October 2022 - Primary School)




Good for developing children's character. (July 2022 - Primary School)




PSHE, improving confidence and children's mental health and well-being (June 2022 - Primary School)




(May 2022 - Primary School)




(May 2022 - Primary School)




A great experience! (May 2022 - Primary School)




(March 2022 - Primary School)




(March 2022 - Primary School)




Excellent centre. Wet weather when we attended, staff were very proactive and on the ball at stopping activities until they had the all clear on whether it was safe to proceed when a stormy spell looked like lightening may occur. (March 2022 - Primary School)




(March 2022 - Primary School)




Does exactly what it says on the tin at a very reasonable price for families. (March 2022 - Primary School)




Does exactly what it says on the tin at a very reasonable price for families. (March 2022 - Primary School)




Staff Excellent! (February 2022 - Secondary School)




(November 2021 - Primary School)




(September 2021 - Primary School & Secondary School)




Excellent day at Kingswood - well organised. Thunder started during day whilst activities in progress, activities immediately stopped by leaders and could not resume until go ahead had been obtained that it was safe to continue. (June 2021 - Primary School)




Excellent activities, brilliant staff, poor quality drying room. (March 2020 - Primary School)




(March 2020 - Primary School)




Can not speak highly enough of this centre - the staff, facilities and itinerary are perfect for the Year 3s on their first night away from home with school (November 2019 - Primary School)




Can not speak highly enough of this centre - the staff, facilities and itinerary are perfect for the Year 3s on their first night away from home with school (November 2019 - Primary School)




Another successful week away at Kingswood. Children experienced a range of adventurous activities led by the centre staff. (November 2019 - Primary School)




The staff are amazing - all activities are led with enthusiasm and energy but the accommodation feels very dated and needs renovating. (October 2019 - Primary School)




Excellent Activities in a very safe environment. (October 2019 - Primary School)




Excellent facilities and activities. Friendly, professional employees. (October 2019 - Primary School)




Great place! All children were able to push themselves in reaching different goals. All activities were fantastic and the staff were amazing. (July 2019 - Primary School)




(June 2019 - Primary School)




(June 2019 - Primary School)




A allocated common room for each group would be welcome (June 2019 - Secondary School)




A fantastic residential experience for Y3 pupils as per usual. (May 2019 - Primary School)




really well organised. Children kept busy at all times. (April 2019 - Primary School)




Really good. Small downside was the size of the rooms and no real communal area for the children. (April 2019 - Primary School)




(February 2019 - Primary School)




Facilities, staff and activities were fantastic for our group. (November 2018 - Primary School)




Facilities, staff and activities were fantastic for our group (November 2018 - Primary School)




Efficient and caring staff; excellent opportunities to develop independence (November 2018 - Primary School)




smaller venue suited us, especially as we had the place to ourselves. Only negative, lack of en-suite to keep children in rooms! (October 2018 - Primary School)




Activities and instructors were great. The children had a fantastic time. The food and condition of the building - dorms, shower blocks etc are very poor though. (September 2018 - Primary School)




Some activities seemed to be aimed at primary age groups rather than secondary (July 2018 - Secondary School)




Kingswood Peak Venture has a very well organised set of activities. It was just a shame that accommodation wasn't organised and we found some soiled bed sheets. Also, when we arrived our bags were thrown all over the car park by another group- they weren't locked away. (which is a simple fix- the baggage holding area just needs a door and a key) The Sunday night meal was also dreadful! (July 2018 - Primary School)




(June 2018 - Primary School)




(June 2018 - Primary School)




(May 2018 - Primary School)




(April 2018 - Primary School)




(March 2018 - Primary School)




Excellent residential venue - great outdoor activities. (March 2018 - Primary School)




The children loved the residential despite the terrible weather. (March 2018 - Primary School & Secondary School)




(March 2018 - Secondary School)




(March 2018 - Primary School)




We had performance issues with staff compared to in previous years, but they took this feedback on board and have been assured that it should improve next year. The children greatly enjoyed it and got a lot out of it. (February 2018 - Primary School)




(February 2018 - Primary School)




Excellent provider with enthusiastic staff (January 2018 - Primary School)




Inspiring learning through outdoor education and adventure

Description

A trip to Kingswood is a life changing adventure. For over 35 years, our transformative school trips have encouraged primary and secondary school pupils to build confidence and resilience by taking on fun challenges.

Peak Venture residential activity centre is situated on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with dramatic gritstone edges, wild heather moorlands and gentle limestone dales.

Peak Venture's activity park is just a short walk from the main accommodation and dining areas. Nestled in sheltered woodlands and fields the activity park features a wealth of activities from high ropes, climbing and low ropes to aeroball and abseiling, with the 3G swing bringing an element of high adventure to the centre.

Fully supervised water-based activities take place on the adjacent Scout Dike Reservoir, including raft building and canoeing. All sessions take place under the regulations of the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) and all buoyancy aids and waterproof jackets are provided.

Facilities
•Outdoor: Exhilarating adventure park with apparatus including a zipwire, 3G swing and leap of faith, plus specially designed bushcraft sessions and nature walks
•Indoor: Flexible indoor space for all weather activities including fencing and indoor initiatives
•Watersports: Located adjacent to our watersports area, situated on the Scout Dike Reservoir, offering exciting activities including canoeing and raft building. Other facilities: Diner, shop, social hubs, party leader lounges, indoor classroom spaces

Accommodation
Peak Venture has standard dormitory style accommodation. Rooms range from 4 to 12 bed dormitories, with gender-separated bathroom and shower facilities and party leader rooms close by. Sheets, duvets and pillows are provided for all guests.

Pricing

Please contact us for a bespoke quote.

Opening Times

We operate from January to November, 7 days per week

Contact

Kingswood Peak Venture
Huddersfield Road
Penistone
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S36 7GF
LOtC

Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.6
71 reviews


Excellent
 
63%

Very Good
 
32%

Average
 
3%

Poor
 
1%

Awful
 
0%

October 2024 - Primary School
Outdoor Learning



September 2024 - Primary School




July 2024 - Primary School




July 2024 - Primary School




July 2024 - Primary School




June 2024 - Primary School




June 2024 - Primary School




May 2024 - Primary School




May 2024 - Secondary School




April 2024 - Primary School




April 2024 - Secondary School




March 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School




February 2024 - Primary School




July 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School




May 2023 - Primary School




April 2023 - Primary School




March 2023 - Primary School




January 2023 - Primary School




October 2022 - Primary School
Teambuilding and confidence building



July 2022 - Primary School
Good for developing children's character.



June 2022 - Primary School
PSHE, improving confidence and children's mental health and well-being



May 2022 - Primary School




May 2022 - Primary School




May 2022 - Primary School
A great experience!



March 2022 - Primary School




March 2022 - Primary School




March 2022 - Primary School
Excellent centre. Wet weather when we attended, staff were very proactive and on the ball at stopping activities until they had the all clear on whether it was safe to proceed when a stormy spell looked like lightening may occur.



March 2022 - Primary School




March 2022 - Primary School
Does exactly what it says on the tin at a very reasonable price for families.



March 2022 - Primary School
Does exactly what it says on the tin at a very reasonable price for families.



February 2022 - Secondary School
Staff Excellent!



November 2021 - Primary School




September 2021 - Primary School & Secondary School




June 2021 - Primary School
Excellent day at Kingswood - well organised. Thunder started during day whilst activities in progress, activities immediately stopped by leaders and could not resume until go ahead had been obtained that it was safe to continue.



March 2020 - Primary School
Excellent activities, brilliant staff, poor quality drying room.



March 2020 - Primary School




November 2019 - Primary School
Can not speak highly enough of this centre - the staff, facilities and itinerary are perfect for the Year 3s on their first night away from home with school



November 2019 - Primary School
Can not speak highly enough of this centre - the staff, facilities and itinerary are perfect for the Year 3s on their first night away from home with school



November 2019 - Primary School
Another successful week away at Kingswood. Children experienced a range of adventurous activities led by the centre staff.



October 2019 - Primary School
The staff are amazing - all activities are led with enthusiasm and energy but the accommodation feels very dated and needs renovating.



October 2019 - Primary School
Excellent Activities in a very safe environment.



October 2019 - Primary School
Excellent facilities and activities. Friendly, professional employees.



July 2019 - Primary School
Great place! All children were able to push themselves in reaching different goals. All activities were fantastic and the staff were amazing.



June 2019 - Primary School




June 2019 - Primary School




June 2019 - Secondary School
A allocated common room for each group would be welcome



May 2019 - Primary School
A fantastic residential experience for Y3 pupils as per usual.



April 2019 - Primary School
really well organised. Children kept busy at all times.



April 2019 - Primary School
Really good. Small downside was the size of the rooms and no real communal area for the children.



February 2019 - Primary School




November 2018 - Primary School
Facilities, staff and activities were fantastic for our group.



November 2018 - Primary School
Facilities, staff and activities were fantastic for our group



November 2018 - Primary School
Efficient and caring staff; excellent opportunities to develop independence



October 2018 - Primary School
smaller venue suited us, especially as we had the place to ourselves. Only negative, lack of en-suite to keep children in rooms!



September 2018 - Primary School
Activities and instructors were great. The children had a fantastic time. The food and condition of the building - dorms, shower blocks etc are very poor though.



July 2018 - Secondary School
Some activities seemed to be aimed at primary age groups rather than secondary



July 2018 - Primary School
Kingswood Peak Venture has a very well organised set of activities. It was just a shame that accommodation wasn't organised and we found some soiled bed sheets. Also, when we arrived our bags were thrown all over the car park by another group- they weren't locked away. (which is a simple fix- the baggage holding area just needs a door and a key) The Sunday night meal was also dreadful!



June 2018 - Primary School




June 2018 - Primary School




May 2018 - Primary School




April 2018 - Primary School




March 2018 - Primary School




March 2018 - Primary School
Excellent residential venue - great outdoor activities.



March 2018 - Primary School & Secondary School
The children loved the residential despite the terrible weather.



March 2018 - Secondary School




March 2018 - Primary School




February 2018 - Primary School
We had performance issues with staff compared to in previous years, but they took this feedback on board and have been assured that it should improve next year. The children greatly enjoyed it and got a lot out of it.



February 2018 - Primary School




January 2018 - Primary School
Excellent provider with enthusiastic staff